The Gentlemen Season 2: Everything to Know

What's the actual plot of Season 2?

It's been one year since Eddie Horniman, played by Theo James, and Susie Glass, played by Kaya Scodelario, joined forces to work together within her father Bobby's criminal empire. As they push to expand their enterprise, Bobby's own decisions from prison begin seeming increasingly unsound, forcing Eddie and Susie into a genuine test of their partnership as the operation's reach grows into Italy. Lead writer and executive producer Matthew Read described the season's core idea directly: "Season 2 was always going to be about Eddie expanding the reach of his criminal empire and testing the relationship Eddie has with Bobby Glass as the person he's working under."

How has Eddie's own character evolved heading into this new season?

Genuinely significantly. Read has described the shift specifically: Eddie is no longer the reluctant duke who stumbled unwillingly into his family's hidden criminal operation, his ambition has been building internally across the intervening year and is now ready to explode outward, giving Theo James real new material to work with beyond Season 1's more reactive characterization.

Who's confirmed to return from Season 1?

Theo James as Eddie Horniman, Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass, Ray Winstone as Bobby Glass, Daniel Ings as Lord Freddy Horniman, Vinnie Jones as Geoff Seacombe, Joely Richardson, Jasmine Blackborow, Michael Vu, Harry Goodwins, Ruby Sear, Pearce Quigley, and Giancarlo Esposito all reprise their roles.

Who's new to the cast, and why is the story moving to Italy?

A genuinely substantial new ensemble reflects the story's expanded geographic scope: Hugh Bonneville joins as a new aristocrat crossing paths with Eddie as the operation grows, representing the upper-class circles he must navigate to legitimize and expand his criminal ventures. Benjamin Clementine, Benedetta Porcaroli, Michele Morrone, Sergio Castellitto, Amra Mallassi, Tyler Conti, Chris Eubank Jr., and Maya Jama round out the new additions, with Castellitto playing Marco Moretti and Morrone playing Cico Maldini, both tied directly to the operation's new Italian setting.

Vinnie Jones has specifically spoken about his character's role this season, what did he say?

He's described Geoff Seacombe as the show's genuine "secret weapon" this season, speaking to Netflix's Tudum about Geoff's "raw" loyalty and calling out Episode 7, "Hell hath no fury," as a particular standout for his character.

Was there genuine buzz about Meghan Markle possibly joining this world?

Yes, reported speculation has suggested Meghan Markle is in talks for a role connected to Guy Ritchie's broader Gentlemen universe, framed by some outlets as a potential Netflix comeback moment for her. This remains reported speculation rather than a formally confirmed casting announcement as of this writing, worth treating as an interesting rumor rather than settled fact.

Has the show already been renewed for a third season?

Yes, genuinely, confirmed even before Season 2 itself premiered. Ritchie told Tudum directly: "The ambition of The Gentlemen has accelerated, the world has expanded, and the consequences carry weight. A third chapter felt inevitable." This early renewal reflects real, sustained confidence from Netflix in the franchise's continued performance.

Is The Gentlemen connected to any other Guy Ritchie projects currently airing?

Yes, genuinely, MobLand, a separate but tonally related gritty London gang drama created by Ronan Bennett with Ritchie among its executive producers and directors, premieres September 18, offering a more grounded, less stylized companion piece within his broader crime-genre output for anyone who wants more of this specific world after finishing Season 2.

Who's actually writing and directing this season?

Guy Ritchie remains creator, writing alongside Matthew Read, Danielle Ward, John Jackson, and Iain Weatherby, and directing several episodes himself alongside Eran Creevy and Nick Rowland, with Ritchie and Read also serving as executive producers.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gentlemen Season 2 currently streaming? Yes, it's available now on Netflix.

Where does Season 2's story take place? Primarily expanding from England into Italy, following Eddie and Susie's growing criminal operation.

Who are the biggest new cast additions for Season 2? Hugh Bonneville, Benedetta Porcaroli, Sergio Castellitto, and Maya Jama are among the most notable new additions.

Has The Gentlemen been renewed for Season 3? Yes, confirmed even before Season 2's own premiere.